Housing & Tenancy

Leaseholder Wins Service Charge Disputes in First-tier Tribunal

The First-tier Tribunal ruled in favour of the a person, disallowing certain service charges and preventing administrative costs from being passed onto the a person. The landlord was barred from further participation due to non-compliance with directions.

Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy

The Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The rent was set at £1050 per month, effective from 1 August 2024. This decision was made by the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) on 6 November 2024.

Refusal Order Granted to Block Park Home Sale Due to Pet Breach

The First-tier Tribunal granted a refusal order to block the sale of a park home because the a person failed to disclose all pets that would reside on the site, violating the site's rules.

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Asbestos Removal Works

First-tier Tribunal Decides on Reasonableness of Service Charges

Tenant Wins Right to Recover Prohibited Payments Under Tenant Fees Act 2019

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a person had to repay a tenant £266.00 for unpermitted payments. These payments were deemed illegal under the Tenant Fees Act 2019.

Tribunal Sets New Market Rent for Assured Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Determines Fair Rent for Property

First-tier Tribunal Rules Against Unreasonable Service Charges

Service Charges Declared Unpayable Under Lease Terms

First-tier Tribunal Finds Tenant in Breach of Lease

Tribunal Rejects Landlord's Proposed Changes to Lease Terms

Tenant Secures Reduced Rent Due to Property Condition

First-tier Tribunal Sets Market Rent Considering Property Condition

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Roof Repairs

RTM Company Ordered to Pay Landlord's Costs in Right to Manage Application

Service Charges Determination Under Landlord and Tenant Act 1985

Tenant's Behavior Found Unreasonable, But No Costs Awarded Due to Hardships

In a recent a person case, a tenant's behavior was deemed unreasonable, including late arrivals and operating the property as an a person in violation of the lease. However, the tribunal decided not to award costs to the landlord because the tenant was already facing significant hardships and the possibility of losing the property.

Application to Vary Order Appointing Manager Dismissed by First-tier Tribunal

First-tier Tribunal Allows Recovery of Cost for Removing Failed Insulation